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Details

Age Range11-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
Local AuthorityKent
AddressReynolds Lane, TN4 9XL
School Websitewww.sgschool.org.uk
Telephone1892527444
URN140640

School Census

Total 1339
Girls/Boys 543/796
Girls/Boys Ratio 40.6%/59.4%
% pupils where English not first language 16.4%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 222
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 9.0%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections

The latest Ofsted inspection was on 15/10/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was .

Start DateOfsted Rating
15/10/2024
15/10/2013 Outstanding
08/10/2008 Good
Inspection Date 15/10/2024
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 15/10/2013
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding
Inspection Date 08/10/2008
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Inspection DateInspection TypeInspection Report
15 October 2024School inspectionView
06 March 2014Academy conversion letterView

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 46.1
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 42.20%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 64.30%
Entering EBacc 38.70%
EBacc average point score 4.02
Progress 8 0.17
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 47.4
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 51%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 71%
Entering EBacc 31%
EBacc average point score 4.08
Progress 8 0.26
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 49.7
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 53%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 74%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 4.22
Progress 8 0.23

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications603
As first preference115
As second preference154
As third preference197
Total Offers Made161
first preference offers115
second preference offers25
third preference offers8
first preference v offers 1.07%
Total Applications767
As first preference131
As second preference287
As third preference192
Total Offers Made201
first preference offers123
second preference offers53
third preference offers19
first preference v offers 1.18%
Total Applications759
As first preference212
As second preference248
As third preference173
Total Offers Made207
first preference offers180
second preference offers23
third preference offers3
first preference v offers 1.20%
Total Applications1068
As first preference159
As second preference198
As third preference189
Total Offers Made206
first preference offers133
second preference offers37
third preference offers13
first preference v offers 1.21%
Total Applications802
As first preference214
As second preference275
As third preference179
Total Offers Made205
first preference offers177
second preference offers19
third preference offers8
first preference v offers 1.18%
Total Applications826
As first preference223
As second preference276
As third preference217
Total Offers Made239
first preference offers189
second preference offers35
third preference offers12
first preference v offers 1.32%
Total Applications844
As first preference231
As second preference277
As third preference206
Total Offers Made236
first preference offers175
second preference offers48
third preference offers12
first preference v offers 1.21%
Total Applications759
As first preference215
As second preference238
As third preference191
Total Offers Made207
first preference offers178
second preference offers19
third preference offers9
first preference v offers 1.19%
Total Applications781
As first preference209
As second preference250
As third preference174
Total Offers Made209
first preference offers175
second preference offers24
third preference offers7
first preference v offers 1.41%
Total Applications741
As first preference234
As second preference238
As third preference159
Total Offers Made206
first preference offers166
second preference offers31
third preference offers8

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree
42%
agree
48%
disagree
4%
strongly disagree
4%
don't know
2%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree
47%
agree
44%
disagree
4%
strongly disagree
4%
don't know
2%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree
35%
agree
48%
disagree
12%
strongly disagree
2%
don't know
2%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree
14%
agree
8%
disagree
4%
strongly disagree
4%
don't know
5%
not applicable
67%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree
38%
agree
42%
disagree
11%
strongly disagree
6%
don't know
2%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree
39%
agree
17%
disagree
11%
strongly disagree
6%
don't know
1%
not applicable
26%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes
36%
no
64%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree
34%
agree
32%
disagree
23%
strongly disagree
9%
dont know 2%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree
49%
agree
33%
disagree
12%
strongly disagree
2%
don't know
3%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree
42%
agree
43%
disagree
8%
strongly disagree
5%
don't know
3%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree
47%
agree
39%
disagree
7%
strongly disagree
5%
don't know
2%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree
43%
agree
54%
disagree
2%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
1%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree
48%
agree
45%
disagree
2%
strongly disagree
2%
don't know
3%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree
39%
agree
42%
disagree
9%
strongly disagree
5%
don't know
5%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes
85%
no
15%

Ethnicity

time period 2023-24
white british ethnic origin
71%
any other white background ethnic origin
9.4%
any other mixed background ethnic origin
3%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin
2.7%
african ethnic origin
2.3%
indian ethnic origin
2.1%
irish ethnic origin
1.4%
white and black african ethnic origin
1.4%
chinese ethnic origin
1.4%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin
1.1%
white and asian ethnic origin
0.9%
any other asian background ethnic origin
0.9%
time period 2022-23
white british ethnic origin
72.5%
any other white background ethnic origin
9.6%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin
2.6%
any other mixed background ethnic origin
2.1%
indian ethnic origin
1.8%
white and black african ethnic origin
1.4%
chinese ethnic origin
1.4%
irish ethnic origin
1.3%
african ethnic origin
1.3%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin
1.2%
white and asian ethnic origin
1%
any other asian background ethnic origin
1%

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